Zukunftsstiftung Landwirtschaft supports projects that advance a future-oriented, ecological agriculture in Germany, with a strong emphasis on organic and biodynamic seed breeding, humane livestock breeding, and agricultural education. Its funding tends to go to practical, field-based initiatives, research and publication efforts, and learning sites that strengthen knowledge, biodiversity, and resilient farming systems. The foundation is distinctive for combining direct project support with dedicated funds for seed, animal breeding, and education, often working through specialized partner organizations and initiatives.
Offers a mix of open application project grants and dedicated thematic funds; some programs have set annual deadlines while others accept applications year-round or allocate funds annually through a trustee group. Grants appear to favor Germany-based nonprofits and initiatives, with occasional support in neighboring countries for seed-breeding work; funding is often tied to specific projects, training, research, or educational infrastructure.
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Check the program that best matches your work before applying: project and education grants have multiple 2026 deadlines (15 March, 17 May, 13 September, 1 November), the livestock breeding fund accepts applications anytime, and the seed fund is decided annually at the start of the year. Strong applications clearly show how the project advances ecological agriculture, biodiversity, seed or animal breeding, or education for children, youth, or adults in organic farming.
Current and upcoming funding from Zukunftsstiftung Landwirtschaft that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Funds projects in ecological agriculture carried out by a nonprofit organization; natural persons and private companies are not funded.
Deadline: Einsendefristen für 2026: 15. März, 17. Mai, 13. September, 1. November.
Who can apply: Funds projects in ecological agriculture that are carried out by a nonprofit organization; natural persons and private companies are not funded.
Deadline: Einsendefristen für 2026: 15. März, 17. Mai, 13. September, 1. November.
Who can apply: Supports wegweisende Projekte der ökologischen und biologisch-dynamischen Saatgutzüchtung und Züchtungsforschung; generally only projects in ecological agriculture carried out by a nonprofit entity; natural persons and private companies are not funded.
Deadline: Reviewed in January each year; application documents provided on the application page.
Who can apply: Supports existing and new initiatives taking concrete steps toward species-appropriate animal breeding; generally only projects in ecological agriculture carried out by a nonprofit entity; natural persons and private companies are not funded.
Deadline: Applications may be submitted any time.
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